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in committee · Wyoming · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 4127: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024

This bill directs the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when investigating potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It specifically applies to cases involving discrimination based on actual or perceived Jewish ancestry or ethnic characteristics in schools and federally funded programs. The bill clarifies that this guidance does not expand the Department's authority, alter existing discrimination standards, or affect First Amendment rights. It aims to ensure consistent enforcement against antisemitism under existing civil rights law, as previously adopted by the Department of Education.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly addresses school discrimination by requiring use of IHRA definition for antisemitism cases, protecting Jewish students in educational settings.90% confidence
Tim Scott (R) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 3871: Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2024

The Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2024 establishes a $25 million pilot program to provide home repair assistance to eligible homeowners and landlords. It creates a system where local governments and qualified nonprofits will administer grants to homeowners with incomes at or below 80% of area median income, and forgivable loans to landlords who own fewer than 10 rental properties. The program requires repairs to address accessibility, habitability, energy efficiency, and safety concerns, with landlords agreeing to rent caps, lease extensions for current tenants, and compliance with housing codes. The pilot will run until October 1, 2029, and includes reporting requirements to track program impact and prevent waste. This legislation directly affects low-income homeowners and small-scale landlords in communities across the United States.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $25M for home repair grants/loans, directly funding a public service program under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly requires repairs to address energy efficiency, promoting home energy efficiency improvements as a core program requirement.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill includes energy efficiency requirements for home repairs, which reduces energy consumption and supports environmental protection goals.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $25M grants/loans for repairs addressing habitability/safety for low-income homeowners and small landlords, advancing affordable housing stability.95% confidence
John Fetterman (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 3858: Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024

The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024 establishes a new Office within the EPA's Land and Emergency Management division to coordinate cleanup efforts at abandoned hardrock mining sites across the U.S., including sites in Indian country and Navajo Nation uranium mine areas. The Office will annually identify priority sites for cleanup, develop best practices for remediation, and coordinate with tribes, states, and federal agencies like the Department of Energy. It specifically requires a 10-year interagency plan by 2027 to address uranium contamination on Navajo Nation lands, including funding targets and agency responsibilities. The bill does not create new EPA regulatory powers but streamlines existing cleanup coordination. It directly affects EPA operations, tribal governments, and communities near abandoned mine sites lacking responsible parties.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes EPA office to clean abandoned mining sites, reducing pollution and protecting communities from environmental hazards at uranium mine areas.95% confidence
Mark Kelly (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 2790: Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023

The Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 establishes a permanent program to preserve and revitalize rural affordable housing projects financed under sections 514, 515, and 516 of the Housing Act of 1949, directly affecting low-income rural residents and housing owners. It creates mechanisms for loan restructuring to maintain safe, affordable housing, including options like reducing interest rates, deferring payments, and subordinating debt. The bill also creates a new Native CDFI relending program to increase homeownership opportunities for Native American communities and extends the maximum term of direct loans from 30 to 40 years. Additionally, it establishes procedures for renewing rental assistance contracts for up to 20 years and adjusts the process for updating housing voucher amounts based on changes in household income or composition.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPreserves rural affordable housing via loan restructuring mechanisms (reduced rates, deferred payments) for low-income residents under existing Housing Act programs.95% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · House Apr 16, 2024

HR 5530: VA Emergency Transportation Access Act

HR 5530, the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act, prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from lowering payment rates for specialized transportation used by veterans and eligible individuals (like ambulances or wheelchair vans) without strict requirements. It mandates that any rate change that could reduce access to care must first undergo a detailed review analyzing economic impacts on the VA and transportation industry, and ensure the new rate covers actual costs. The VA must also develop a formal process for rate changes and consult with industry experts, veterans' groups, and healthcare agencies before implementing such changes. This bill directly affects veterans relying on specialized transportation for medical care, particularly those in rural or underserved communities, by safeguarding their access to necessary emergency transport services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents VA from lowering transportation payment rates that could reduce access to care, ensuring rates cover actual costs and maintain veteran access to emergency healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPrevents VA from lowering payment rates for veteran transportation services without review, ensuring continued access to care via specialized transport.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents VA from lowering transportation payment rates without review, ensuring continued access to care for veterans via specialized transportation services.95% confidence
Mike Bost (R) · 90 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Apr 15, 2024

SJRES 61: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

SJRES 61 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Highway Administration rule that established performance measures for the National Highway System, including a requirement to track greenhouse gas emissions from highway activities. The rule, published in December 2023, would have mandated that states and federal agencies assess highway performance using this emissions metric. If enacted, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the implementation of the emissions tracking measure. This action is pursued under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to reject federal regulations with a simple majority vote.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill seeks to block a rule requiring greenhouse gas emissions tracking for highways, weakening emissions monitoring tied to energy infrastructure and transportation energy use.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks rule requiring highway emissions tracking, weakening environmental monitoring and reporting standards for greenhouse gases.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks a rule requiring GHG emissions tracking for highways, opposing environmental performance measures in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence
Kevin Cramer (R) · 49 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Apr 15, 2024

SRES 641: A resolution designating the week of April 7 through April 13, 2024, as "National Water Week".

SRES 641 designates the week of April 7-13, 2024, as "National Water Week" to highlight the importance of clean water access and infrastructure. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose obligations - it serves as a commemorative observance. The resolution references ongoing challenges like aging water systems and lack of access in underserved communities but does not enact policy changes. It is a non-binding gesture to raise awareness, consistent with similar commemorative resolutions.
Dan Sullivan (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · House Apr 15, 2024

HRES 1148: Condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.

HRES 1148 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the Iranian government for supporting terrorism, regional proxy conflicts, and internal suppression of dissent - including its crackdown on protests following Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. It specifically calls for maintaining sanctions against Iran, supporting the Iranian Resistance's Ten-Point Plan (which advocates for a democratic, secular, nonnuclear Iran), and protecting Iranian political refugees in Albania. The resolution also affirms the Iranian people's right to self-determination under international law and urges the U.S. to recognize their struggle for freedom. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses congressional stance.
Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R) · 227 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Apr 11, 2024

SJRES 71: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review".

SJRES 71 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set emissions standards for the oil and natural gas sector. It directly targets the EPA's "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources" rule, which was published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2024. The resolution uses a specific disapproval process under federal law to declare the EPA rule "shall have no force or effect." This is a procedural action to overturn an existing regulation, not a new policy.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA emissions rule for oil/gas sector, weakening environmental standards in energy production95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA emissions standards for oil/gas sector, weakening environmental regulations per bill's disapproval of EPA rule95% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · House Apr 11, 2024

HR 7951: VALID Act

This bill bans airlines from transporting non-citizens using three specific documents: the CBP One mobile app, DHS Form I-385 (Notice to Report), and DHS Form I-862 (Notice to Appear). It also prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from accepting these documents as valid ID for domestic air travel. The law directly affects airlines that might facilitate travel for individuals relying on these documents and travelers using them for flight boarding. Key provisions explicitly list the banned documents in federal law, removing them as acceptable identification for air travel under U.S. Code.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBans airlines from transporting non-citizens using DHS immigration documents (I-385, I-862), restricting immigrant access to air travel services and limiting movement.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts use of digital documents for air travel, limiting technology's role in identity verification and digital rights.85% confidence
Mark E. Green (R) · 32 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Apr 10, 2024

SRES 636: A resolution designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day".

SRES 636 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day." It recognizes the importance of raising awareness about rare diseases, improving early diagnosis, and supporting research for treatments - without creating new policies or affecting any specific group. The resolution highlights that rare diseases affect over 30 million people in the U.S. but does not include funding or regulatory changes. It aligns with the annual global observance of Rare Disease Day, observed on the last day of February.
Sherrod Brown (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Apr 10, 2024

S 4101: PEAKS Act

This bill (S 4101, PEAKS Act) modifies distance requirements for critical access hospitals (CAHs) in rural and mountainous areas. It deems hospitals already designated as CAHs to meet the 15-mile distance rule for mountainous terrain or secondary roads after January 1, 2026, if they demonstrated compliance at their last certification and have a new facility within 10-15 miles. It also adjusts ambulance service distance rules, changing the standard from 35 miles to 15 miles for CAHs serving mountainous or secondary road areas starting January 1, 2025. These changes directly affect rural hospitals and their ambulance services, aiming to maintain access in geographically challenging regions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdjusts distance rules to maintain CAH access in rural/mountainous areas, improving patient access to critical healthcare services.95% confidence
Joe Manchin, III (I) · 3 co-sponsors
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